Some of the members of the Port Macquarie Pina Koalas. The Pina Koalas at a competition in Tuggerah. WHILE many spend their golden years putting the tools down and taking a step back to relax, the Port Macquarie Pina Koalas are taking to the field this Saturday as part of the town’s first walking football […]
Rubiee Coughlin,14, makes Newcastle Knights development squad
FOURTEEN-year-old Rubiee Coughlin has come one step closer to her dream of playing in the NRLW after being selected as part of the Newcastle Knights U14-17s Girls Junior Development Squad. The Port Macquarie Sharks Rugby League junior was attending her last training session with the professional club when a Knights trainer told her the news. […]
Port Macquarie runner to represent nation at World Trail Running Championships
Miah will head to Spain in September to represent Australia. Photo: supplied. The terrain that Miah so deeply loves. Photo: supplied. JUST like many Australians all over the country, Miah Noble took up a new hobby during the pandemic. What started as a way to move her body and support her mental health, will now […]
Newcastle Jets to host free open training session in Port Macquarie
FOOTBALL fans in Port Macquarie will have the rare chance to see the Newcastle Jets up close, with an exclusive open training session set for Thursday, 7 August at 1pm at Findlay Park. The open training is free to attend, and all ages are welcome. The session forms part of the 2025 Jets:TOUR, supported by […]
Camden Haven’s Erin Gunton makes Penrith Panthers debut
Erin Gunton (bottom left) and the Penrith Panthers women’s team. Photo: supplied. Erin Gunton with parents Katrina and Wendell Scott. AFTER a memorable 2024 season which saw her win dual premierships across multiple sporting codes, former Laurieton Stingrays star Erin Gunton has solidified her position as an emerging talent on the national rugby league stage. […]
Hastings League dominate at NSW Outback Rugby League Challenge
HASTINGS League put on a dominant display in the Outback Rugby League Challenge at Coonabarabran on Saturday 12 July, outclassing the NSW Outback side for a 40-22 win. Walgett’s Malakai Haley secured first points for the Outback after making an impressive break straight through the middle. This was followed by Trent Mason (Walgett) finishing off […]

North Coast’s TFP girls shine in Newcastle with double title triumph
North Coast Football TFP Under 16s won the NNSWF Community State Youth Championships grand final on penalties. Photo: NNSWF. North Coast Football TFP Under 15s won the NNSWF Community State Youth Championships grand final 3-0. Photo: NNSWF. North Coast Football TFP Under 13s finished runners-up at the NNSWF Community State Youth Championships. Photo: supplied. NORTH […]
Luke Jones joins U18s Barbarians side
Vikings player Luke Jones was selected for the U18s Barbarians. Luke Jones in action (on the left). VIKINGS rugby player Luke Jones ran on with the NSW Under 18’s Barbarians side at the Australian Schools and Junior Rugby Union Championships on the Sunshine Coast from 7-11 July. Selected in Sydney at the end of June, […]
AFL North Coast side make history at Northern NSW Championships
Isaac Luke taking on Hunter Metro. Photo: AFL North Coast Mitch White does battle with Hunter Metro opposition. Photo: AFL North Coast. Port Macquarie Magpies members of the undefeated North Coast Force U17 Boys team. Photo: supplied. Brenton Mance takes on Hunter Country. Photo: AFL North Coast. THE NORTH Coast Force U17s boys side made […]
Lake Cathie suffer narrow loss to Urunga in State Cup final
LAKE Cathie Football Club’s Women’s Northern League A Grade suffered a narrow defeat to Urunga FC in the final of the Community Plate at the Women’s State Cup on Sunday, 13 July. Hosted at the Lake Macquarie Regional Football Facility, Urunga secured a 1-0 victory in a hard-fought encounter which could have gone either way. […]